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The Grey Owl Inn

4.0 star property
4-star B&B near St. Simons Lighthouse Museum

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Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom (Melody's Mooring) | Bathroom | Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, towels
Property grounds
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom (Melody's Mooring) | Terrace/patio
Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom (Treetops) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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1602 Demere Road, St. Simons Island, GA, 31522
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Demere Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Simons Lighthouse Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom (Melody's Mooring) | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom (Melody's Mooring)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom (Treetops) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom (Treetops)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Room, Private Bathroom (Palm Court) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, Private Bathroom (Palm Court)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, Private Bathroom (Owl's Roost)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Room, Private Bathroom (Frog Hollow) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, Private Bathroom (Frog Hollow)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, Private Bathroom (Owl's Roost and Frog Hollow adjorning) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (Owl's Roost and Frog Hollow adjorning)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

St. Simons Island

Heart of St. Simons Island.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this St. Simons Island B&B, you'll find St. Simons Lighthouse Museum and Saint Simons Island Pier. Fort Frederica National Monument is within 6 miles (10 km) and Emerald Princess II Casino is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • East Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Demere Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bloody Marsh Battle Site - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Massengale Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • St. Simons Lighthouse Museum - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wake Up Coffee Company - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ziggy’s - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Grey Owl Inn

4-star B&B near St. Simons Lighthouse Museum
Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at The Grey Owl Inn. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star St. Simons Island bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
The Grey Owl Inn offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads.

This St. Simons Island bed & breakfast provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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  • Parking included
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Jun 14 - Jun 15
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 12 and October 18.

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 11 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Grey Owl Inn St. Simons Island
Grey Owl Inn
Grey Owl St. Simons Island
The Grey Owl St Simons Island
The Grey Owl Inn Bed & breakfast
The Grey Owl Inn St. Simons Island
The Grey Owl Inn Bed & breakfast St. Simons Island

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Grey Owl Inn to the airport?

The Grey Owl Inn is 14.3 mi (26-min drive) away from the Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Grey Owl Inn?

As of Jun 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Grey Owl Inn on Jun 12, 2026 start from $267, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Grey Owl Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Grey Owl Inn.

How close is The Grey Owl Inn to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 7-minute walk from East Beach and 5.6 mi (10-min drive) from Sea Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Grey Owl Inn offer free breakfast?

The Grey Owl Inn offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at The Grey Owl Inn?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast, but Emerald Princess II Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Grey Owl Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Grey Owl Inn?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Grey Owl Inn have a pool?

The Grey Owl Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Grey Owl Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Grey Owl Inn to downtown St. Simons Island?

The Grey Owl Inn is 0.9 mi away from St. Simons Island.

The Grey Owl Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 216 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place is amazing! Beautiful room (palm Court) overlooking pond and gazebo. Excellent breakfast and timing. Excellent location! Excellent hostess Debi!!!! Very worth the price!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean and quiet and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Ms Debi is such a sweet lady! The breakfast was delicious everyday. The place was beautiful and
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy our stay every time we have been!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

We had a great stay. The breakfast was Amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent our 7 year anniversary at The Grey owl inn it was so relaxing, clean & cozy….it’s a very nice place to stay 👌
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay while vacationing at Saint Simon’s Island. Breakfast is wonderful and the host is very gracious and helpful with sharing tourist spots and events happening on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely time at this Inn last week. The Inn is so charming, the custom breakfast was great and the hospitality was very inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely incredibly nice place with incredibly hospitable hosts
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

The property was well kept and the room and breakfast exceeded expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, elegant, friendly, designed for comfort and convenience, delicious breakfast, garden and grounds excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at this lovely B&B. Breakfasts were delicious! We would definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yelena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a charming place !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Had a great time, enjoyed the grounds as well as our room! Very private and more than comfortable!! Debbie the inn keeper was fantastic to say the least!! We will be back for sure!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here! We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Gray Owl is a charming B&B slightly off the beaten path but convenient to everything on the island. It is a very quiet retreat with a pretty pond with fountain. The breakfasts were great and Betty was an excelllent host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gracious and comfortable property surrounded by beautiful grounds. The location was excellent for exploring St. Simons Island.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

thomas w

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was our second stay at the inn and we enjoyed it very much. We got to have breakfast this time which was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing adventure

It almost seen like it was I first visited. The hostess greeted us on arrival. The room we choose was from the previous stay early this year. The breakfast was delicious and home made served with juice and coffee. The beach was breathtaking and beautiful. We visited some historic sites as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful comfortable St. Simons Setting

Beautiful place, up-to-date and comfortable. Small number of units so it felt intimate and easy to access for day trips.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Grey Owl Inn is a retreat within a retreat. The setting is lovely, the rooms are whimsically decorated, and it is located conveniently to all the local sights.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Bed & Breakfast

Amazing bed & breakfast. Best one we have ever stayed at. Highly recommended. Breakfast was fantastic. Will be staying here every trip to St. Simons.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfasts were fantastic! The property is a beautiful oasis. Stay here, look no further.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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